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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.31, 1,391.48 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.31, 1,391.48 and 379.88 is: 570.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.31 : 1,391.48 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.31/1,391.48 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.31x = 1,391.48 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.31x = 528,591.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,591.25/927.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.03

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